Prepare against Julian David Gonzalez Zapata
Colombia · World #49,267 classical · FIDE ID 4474503
Our database contains 112 games by Julian David Gonzalez Zapata, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julian David Gonzalez Zapata's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian David Gonzalez Zapata before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,896 | 1,939 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,875 | 1,905 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,903 | 1,916 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 50 | 16 | 46 | 44.6% |
| As White | 61 | 27 | 10 | 24 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 51 | 23 | 6 | 22 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zapata usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Zapata usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Zapata usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 81.5% | 52.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 50.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Julian David Gonzalez Zapata's chess games
All 112 games by Julian David Gonzalez Zapata in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 50 wins, 16 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Alejandro Rios Parra | 2,179 | ch-COL sf | C05 |
| Aug 2023 | Zamir Alexis Narvaez Melo | 2,124 | 30th Medellin Flores Open | A29 |
| Aug 2023 | Luis Alberto Castillo | 2,106 | 30th Medellin Flores Open | C79 |
| Aug 2024 | Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera | 2,040 | 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open A | C78 |
| Jan 2018 | Carlos Daniel Agudelo | 2,023 | Medellin Conconcreto Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,771 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,968 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,923 |
| 2nd Sabaneta Open B | 2023 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,062 |
| 7th Medellin Easter Open | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,740 |
| 1st Sabaneta Open B | 2022 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,044 |
| 11th Medellin Easter Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,891 |
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,633 |
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Where can I find Julian David Gonzalez Zapata's chess games?
112 games by Julian David Gonzalez Zapata, from May 2017 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Julian David Gonzalez Zapata has played.
What does Julian David Gonzalez Zapata play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Julian David Gonzalez Zapata opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian David Gonzalez Zapata answers 1...c6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Julian David Gonzalez Zapata play as White?
As White, Julian David Gonzalez Zapata's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian David Gonzalez Zapata play as Black?
As Black, Julian David Gonzalez Zapata most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Julian David Gonzalez Zapata's FIDE rating?
Julian David Gonzalez Zapata is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess, 1,875 in rapid and 1,903 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,939 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Julian David Gonzalez Zapata played?
Our database contains 112 games by Julian David Gonzalez Zapata, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 16 draws, 46 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian David Gonzalez Zapata?
112 games by Julian David Gonzalez Zapata reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.